Walnut Creek, California vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 61.7% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $34,444 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Walnut Creek, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower